Which of the following is NOT a reason athletes have higher dietary protein needs than
sedentary individuals?
A) During exercise, additional protein is needed to make glucose to prevent hypoglycemia.
B) During exercise, more protein is needed to carry oxygen in the blood.
C) During exercise, protein is used as a primary source of energy.
D) During exercise, additional protein is needed to repair the tissue damaged during
exercise.
C
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A lactating woman experiences localized pain in a red, hot, swollen area on the right breast and has a tender lump. She also experiences fever and flu-like symptoms. Which of the following conditions is she suffering from?
A. plugged ducts B. breast abscess C. engorgement D. mastitis E. sore nipples
What organ in the infant uses more than half of the day's total energy intake?
a. Liver b. Brain c. Kidney d. Skeletal muscle e. Small and large intestines
The specific 2020 nutrition objective to reduce iron deficiency in females of childbearing age by 10% is important because:
a. women with iron deficiency are at increased risk for having babies with neural tube defects. b. women with iron deficiency are at increased risk for early delivery. c. babies of women with iron deficiency are at increased risk for developing iron deficiency within the first year of life. d. All of the above e. b and c only
Too much exercise during pregnancy can prevent appropriate maternal weight gain, retard the growth of the fetus, and even subject the fetus to excessively high temperatures
Indicate whether the statement is true or false